Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)

Bengaluru, Dec 27: BJP national president, Amit Shah, will be reaching the city on December 31 to guide preparations for the coming assembly election and draw up strategies for the victory of BJP candidates.

Initially, the visit will be only for a day. It is said that during this visit, discussions would be held about state level strategies that may have to be implemented for the benefit of the party. Later, he will visit the state frequently and as and when found necessary, also camp here.

On his arrival on December 31, Shah will hold meeting with state core committee members He will then hold consultations with BJP MPs from the state, Rajya Sabha members, MLAs, MLCs and important office bearers. He will also review the responsibilities already allocated to functionaries.

Prolonged discussions were held at the BJP core committee meeting which was organized in the residence of BJP state president, B S Yeddyurappa, on Tuesday. A decision to make elaborate preparations for the upcoming visit was taken. Reports say that the core committee also discussed the fact that statements being made by union minister, Ananth Kumar Hegde, have often been creating embarrassing situations for the party. It is said that senior leaders agreed to the suggestion that being a minister, it would be better if the Prime Minister directly advices Hegde to have control over his language.

The meeting also decided to hold 'Navashakti' conventions in 170 constituencies which have already been covered by Nava Karnataka Nirmana Parivarthana Yatra from December 31 onward. While Yeddyurappa will continue to organize the Yatra in remaining constituencies, other leaders will be taking part in these conventions.

For Shah, who had earlier said that he will turn his attention to Karnataka assembly election only after the election concludes at Gujarat, this will be his official beginning to preparations.